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Kitchen: Gazpacho Muchacho!

Dave Smith

Gazpacho is a delicious cold-based, raw vegetable soup that originated in southern Andalucia, Spain. It is a dish that perfectly suits the coming warm months. It’s refreshingly cold on hot summer…

Kitchen Essential: Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowls

Dave Smith

Stainless steel is the go-to material for mixing bowls for many professional and home chefs alike. Glass, ceramic, plastic and aluminum also are popular, but nothing beats a good set of high quality…

Gone Dotty: Polka Dots For Spring

Kitt Crescenzo

Every few seasons, a new batch of playful, retro be-dotted styles grace the runways and eventually our closets. Fortunately, for lovers of the polka dot, Spring 2012 is one of those seasons...

Men’s Style: Looking Great at 40

Rebecca Paiement

When your 40-year-old wardrobe is similar to the kids at the skate park, it’s time to update things. There’s no need to dress like your dear old dad, you can keep it youthful while making sure…

Headway

Rebecca Paiement

Need a quick pick me up? You can change your wardrobe, buy a new lipstick, switch your shoes. But the biggest style shake up? Your hairstyle...

Trend Alert: Retro Chic Accessories

Rebecca Paiement

The 1960s are a decade remembered for great social change, youthful expression, and iconic fashion. Recent retro trend interpretations feature bold colors and stylized prints, and looks in jewelry…

Project Her Way

Rebecca Paiement

Supermodel Heidi Klum is more than tabloid fodder and a pretty face. In fact, she’s big business and a bona fide star....

Expert Health and Fitness Tips: Walking

Amanda Tust

Here’s one more reason to get off the couch: Walking at a brisk pace for one hour a day, may slash genetic influence on obesity by half, according to research presented by the American Heart…

Get Up and Get Moving: How Staying Sedentary Harms Your Health

Elizabeth Barker

New research shows that it’s time more Americans took a stand for their health --literally. In a study researchers found that adults who sat for 11 or more hours each day had a 40 percent higher…

Men’s Style: Looking Great at 40

Rebecca Paiement

When your 40-year-old wardrobe is similar to the kids at the skate park, it’s time to update things. There’s no need to dress like your dear old dad, you can keep it youthful while making sure…

Trend Alert: Retro Chic Accessories

Rebecca Paiement

The 1960s are a decade remembered for great social change, youthful expression, and iconic fashion. Recent retro trend interpretations feature bold colors and stylized prints, and looks in jewelry…

Dress Trend: 3 Ways to Style a Shift Dress

Kitt Crescenzo

A simple shift has carried many a style icon through fashionable fetes, casual or elegant. From Jackie to Victoria, this chic body-skimming frock has never gone out of style. With a plethora of…

Project Her Way

Rebecca Paiement

Supermodel Heidi Klum is more than tabloid fodder and a pretty face. In fact, she’s big business and a bona fide star....

Tie One On: Printed Scarves

Kitt Crescenzo

What lightweight, super feminine, perfect for spring accessory works just as well at the beach as it does in the office? Printed scarves, of course! Bright colors and bold prints are musts for…

How to Dress for Yourself and Your Age

Melanie Lee

As much fun as it is to play dress up as a child, it's decades more fun to play dress up as an adult. With every experience and every year, you're defining yourself, including your wardrobe. Here's…

Gone Dotty: Polka Dots For Spring

Kitt Crescenzo

Every few seasons, a new batch of playful, retro be-dotted styles grace the runways and eventually our closets. Fortunately, for lovers of the polka dot, Spring 2012 is one of those seasons...

Trend Alert: Military Fashion for Men

Rebecca Paiement

Atten-tion! Guys, if your wardrobe needs a bit of structure, send it to bootcamp this season. “Men can look ready for combat this spring and summer, without ever stepping foot on the…

Project Style Q&A With Koriana Cichocki

Koriana Cichocki

Koriana Cichocki won Project Style in 2011 to represent Boulevard Mall. We caught up with her to hear about her experiences with Project Style and to hear what advice she had for this year's…

Mother’s Day Brunch

Dave Smith

The best way we can think of to honor and express your love for Mom is by making her day start right with an amazing brunch. Set up a nice table with beautiful flowers...

Fluff and Fold: how to organize the laundry room

Meredith Orren

Keeping a laundry room organized can be daunting task. Clothes and cleaning supplies pile up, and you may not have the designated space you want or need...

Kitchen Essential: Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowls

Dave Smith

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Dave Smith

A Mexican fiesta without tequila is like a beach without sand. You’ve got to have a lot of it, and it should be tasty and smooth! Cinco De Mayo or the 5th of May calls for all stops to be pulled…

Kitchen Essential: Thermometers

Dave Smith

Take the guesswork out of your cooking by purchasing three trusty thermometers – one for the oven, one for frying and one probe thermometer for meats and never get stuck with a frozen or dry turkey…

Heating Things Up: How to Shop For an Outdoor Heater

Meredith Orren

As the weather gets warmer, it’s time to spruce up your patio and get it ready for action. Adding outdoor heaters to the mix is a great way to get more use out of your outdoor space...

Home Gifts Are Where The Heart Is

Jen Jones Donatelli

It’s no secret that most women loathe getting the dreaded “domestic gift” from their loved ones. Yet there are certain universally coveted items guaranteed to make any mom smile, and we’ve…

Just Desserts

Jen Jones Donatelli

If you’re convinced the best part of a meal is the last part, chances are your friends think so, too. So why not cut to the delectable chase and satisfy your collective sweet tooth with a festive…

The Best Games of May

Paul Semel

Edwin Teale said all things seem possible in May, so why not stay inside and do the impossible with this month’s best games...

Upcoming Movies May 4

Tricia Romano

This week at the movies is really all about the superheros. Sure, you’ve got a warm and fuzzy retirement movie, and the return of a great villainess, but the box office is going to be all Avengers,…

Upcoming Movies: April 27

Tricia Romano

There's something for everyone at the movies this weekend. If you want a shoot-em-up action-adventure flick, you've got one. If you want a romcom, you've got one. And if you want a kid's flick,…

Mom is Da Bomb

Rebecca Paiement

Three cheers for long suffering Mom. She should get more than one day a year devoted to her but, since it all rides on this one Sunday, it had better be good...

What We’re Reading

Caroline Leavitt

May’s best books encourage innovation, examine protest, and showcase genre-bending new fiction...

The Best DVDs and Blu-rays of April

Paul Semel

With a fall chill still hanging in the air, why not stay home with some good DVDs and Blu-rays...

The Joy of Recreational Sports Leagues

Bryan Schatz

Joining a recreational sports league isn’t just for sports nuts and fitness freaks. Sure, you’ll be playing a game either way, but it’s about more than just swinging rackets and scoring…

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Dave Smith

A Mexican fiesta without tequila is like a beach without sand. You’ve got to have a lot of it, and it should be tasty and smooth! Cinco De Mayo or the 5th of May calls for all stops to be pulled…

View of A Lifetime

Bryan Schatz

Hot air ballooning is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences everyone should try. The horizon stretches for miles. The view is a 360-degree panorama highlighting the enormity and beauty of…

Mom’s Day Off

Amy Gubner

For some moms, Mother’s Day is a chance to spend a little time away from the kids getting pampered. Here are a few things the kids can do all by themselves, once you tip them off...

Rain, Rain Come and Play

Amy Gubner

You have enough sense to come in out of the rain, but kids will still want to spend time sloshing around in puddles, making mud pies and generally singing, and swinging, in the rain....

Have a Ball - Sports with the Kids

Amy Gubner

Sports like softball, baseball and tee ball can build self-esteem, fight obesity and teach teamwork and discipline in children. Here’s how to succeed, regardless of the win-loss record...

Rest Up: Sleep Training for Babies and Toddlers

Amy Gubner

Sleep. Far too often the beauty of a little shut-eye is lost on babies and small children. There are, however, a few tricks to get the peanuts to fall asleep, and some ways to get older kids to stay…

Hoppin’ Down the (Chocolate) Bunny Trail

Amy Gubner

How did we get from hot cross buns to chocolate eggs and Peeps? It’s as indirect a line as it sounds like, but who’s stopped to consider the details when there are so many delicious treats to…

Safety First: Car Seat Basics

Amy Gubner

There is a ton of must-have baby gear, but one thing you need to have ready, even before you even leave the hospital, and that should ideally be brand spankin’ new, is the right car seat...

Tube Time: The Best Shows For Kids

Meredith Orren

There may be a lot of television garbage out there, but there’s also no shortage of creative and innovative programming. Television can be a great learning tool for kids, if used wisely and in…

Kid Stuff: Riding a Bike

Amy Gubner

Whoever coined the term “it’s like riding a bike” may not remember how hard-won the ability was. There are ways to make it easier and more fun, though. And it’s true, your child will never…

The Sound of Music (For Kids)

Amy Gubner

From birth to about six is thought to be a crucial time for developing aptitudes and affinities for music. Get your little Mozart started early...

Mom is Da Bomb

Rebecca Paiement

Three cheers for long suffering Mom. She should get more than one day a year devoted to her but, since it all rides on this one Sunday, it had better be good...

What Your Grandparents Want For Christmas

Jen Jones

It’s not so hard to play Santa when it comes to your grandparents. Just follow our three point plan..

TGI(B)F (Thank God it’s Black Friday!): What’s hot to shop

Amelia Glynn

The days are getting shorter and a distinct chill in the air is signifying the start of the holiday season. Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving and traditionally the biggest buying day of the…

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

Meredith Orren

On Valentine’s Day, gift ideas for women are a no-brainer. Standbys like roses, a romantic dinner or jewelry usually do the trick. The tougher question is what to get for the man in your life...

How to Buy for Techies

Peter Suciu

Buying for techies isn’t always easy. Chances are they have it, seen it or tested it. But there are still plenty of gizmos, gadgets and gear that the special someone who loves tech would love to…

Back to Black: Big Ticket Tech on Black Friday

Peter Suciu

This year there are a few extra days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but that doesn't mean you should wait to buy that big ticket item to go under the tree. Black Friday sales are very enticing,…

Bombastic Audio: Speakers and Headsets for Video Games

Peter Suciu

Today video games feature original musical compositions, full dialog and sound effects that truly immerse players into the game.Consider that big sound as important as the picture...

Good Deal Hunting: How to Find the Best Black Friday Deals

Tricia Romano

Black Friday is almost upon us, but don’t think that the only way to go shopping is to stand in line all night to make it into the stores. In order to survive Black Friday, you need to be…

Snap Happy

Meredith Orren

The holiday means a lot of family time, and family time means photos. So whether you're staging a photo to use for a holiday card or you're just snapping for posterity, these simple tricks and…

Expert Health and Fitness Tips: Walking

Amanda Tust

Here’s one more reason to get off the couch: Walking at a brisk pace for one hour a day, may slash genetic influence on obesity by half, according to research presented by the American Heart…

Get Into Shape With A Home Gym

Jen Jones Donatelli

Tired of your early morning gym commute? Motivation is just around the corner—literally. Setting up a home gym is not only convenient, but will keep you more financially fit in the long run...

Mom’s Day Off

Amy Gubner

For some moms, Mother’s Day is a chance to spend a little time away from the kids getting pampered. Here are a few things the kids can do all by themselves, once you tip them off...

Get Up and Get Moving: How Staying Sedentary Harms Your Health

Elizabeth Barker

New research shows that it’s time more Americans took a stand for their health --literally. In a study researchers found that adults who sat for 11 or more hours each day had a 40 percent higher…

The Joy of Recreational Sports Leagues

Bryan Schatz

Joining a recreational sports league isn’t just for sports nuts and fitness freaks. Sure, you’ll be playing a game either way, but it’s about more than just swinging rackets and scoring…

Adrenaline Rush: Whitewater Rafting

Bryan Schatz

You should do it at least once in your life: Barrel down a swollen river in a rubber raft, splashing through wild whitewater. There’s something intoxicating about adrenaline, and whitewater rafting…

Off the Wall: Racquetball 101

Bryan Schatz

Tired of staring at a muted TV screen while running on the elliptical or pedaling to nowhere on the stationary bike? Same here. Nothing bores like a worn out workout routine. Luckily, reprieve can be…

Limber Up: How to Treat Arthritis Naturally

Elizabeth Barker

One of the most common health problems in the country, arthritis interferes with everyday activities for more than 7 million Americans. Look to these natural solutions for help in alleviating…

How To: Get The Look – Celeb Body Edition

Jammie Chasteen

"I workout!" Or do you? Looking at pictures of celebs outfits for inspiration is a given but as summer nears I can’t help but notice how fit they are. Celebs are a great inspiration for fitness…

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